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Xova Benefits & Uses

Xova is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Incontinence

Other Benefits

Xova Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Overactive Bladder Syndrome Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Overactive Bladder Syndrome Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Overactive Bladder Syndrome Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Xova Related Warnings

Is the use of Xova safe for pregnant women?

Xova rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild

Mild
Is the use of Xova safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Xova for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Xova on the Kidneys?

Xova has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Xova on the Liver?

Xova may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Xova on the Heart?

Xova is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Xova with Other Drugs

Xova should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Xova Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Xova unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Achalasia
Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Frequently asked Questions about Xova

Is this Xova habit forming or addictive?

Xova is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Xova does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Xova should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Xova for mental disorders.

No

Xova Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Xova

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Xova with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Xova

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Xova and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Xova

Question about 5 years ago

Does Xova cause incontinence?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

No, Xova doesn't cause incontinence. In fact, in clinical trials, Xova has shown improvement in the symptoms of urinary incontinence. Urinary continence can be prevented or managed by doing pelvic floor exercises, quitting smoking, maintain the healthy weight, eat more fibre to prevent constipation which causes urinary incontinence.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Xova on my own?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

No, it is not recommended that you discontinue Xova on your own. Taking Xova for too long or discontinuing abruptly can cause serious adverse effects. Therefore, you must follow the recommendations of your doctor.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Xova cause dizziness?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Xova may cause dizziness. It is one of the serious side effects. Dizziness is a feeling of light-headedness when one might feel unstable and disoriented. Dizziness can be prevented by removing tripping hazards in the home, avoiding alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine which can worsen the symptoms, drinking enough fluids and getting plenty of sleep.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Xova

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Xova is the brand name for flavoxate. It belongs to the class of drugs known as antispasmodics (agents that prevent and relieve muscle spasms). It is available in the form of tablets. Xova is used to treat overactive bladder, a condition in which bladder muscles contract uncontrollably causing frequent and urgent need to urinate. It is also used to treat frequent, painful and nighttime urination. In addition, it is also used for treating urgency arising from the infections of bladder, prostate, and kidneys.